Golden Beets with Hummus and Mint
Recipe by Danielle Lavallee
This golden beet salad has a lovely combination of flavors and textures – sweet beets, garlicky hummus, crunchy chickpeas, and fresh pea shoots. It feels like springtime on a plate.
Ingredients:
Four medium-sized golden beets
Oil-free hummus www.thewell-nourishedbrain.com/blog/oil-free-hummus
1 can of garbanzo beans for the crunchy chickpeas
1 tsp chili powder
Salt
Pea shoots, microgreens, or other tender greens
Fresh mint (This really adds to the flavor of the dish, so I encourage you to add it if you can.)
To Make the Beets:
Scrub the beets well and trim off any long roots and the woody stem.
Place them in a large stock pot and immerse fully in water.
Boil covered until you are able to pierce with a fork. Do not overcook.
Drain water and let beets cool.
Peel with a paring knife and cut into bite-sized cubes.
To Make the Crunchy Chickpeas:
Rinse one can of chickpeas.
Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
Top them with 1 tsp of chili powder and a good sprinkle of salt.
Bake at 400 until crisp (approximately 30-45 minutes).
Alternately, you can bake these in an air fryer at 400 for 15-20 minutes.
Watch them because they burn easily.
To Assemble Your Dish:
Spread a base of hummus and surround it with beets and greens.
Top this with thinly chopped mint and crispy chickpeas.
Serve immediately.
A Side Note on Pea Shoots:
If you can find fresh pea shoots, I encourage you to try them. Not only are they delicious, with a fresh pea taste, they are little nutrient superheroes. They are super high in antioxidants, with anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. They contribute to better cardiovascular health, aid in blood sugar regulation, and are helpful for individuals with anemia due to their high iron content. They are high protein, full of B vitamins, and a serving contains 50% of your needed daily vitamin C. For optimal freshness, I like to buy them still growing. In our local store, I can find them in a little pot next to the sprouts and wheat grass.
Cheers!
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